Weaver: Levels 1-50
Last Updated: Dawntrail (Patch 7.3+)
Level Botanist 5-10 levels ahead of Weaver for self-sufficiency.
Prerequisites
- Level Botanist first — for cotton, flax, hemp
- Stock up on Lightning Shards and Wind Shards
- Company-Issue Engineering Manuals (+150% XP) for levels 1-21
Botanist Materials
| Material | Level | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Moko Grass | 1+ | Central Shroud (Bentbranch) |
| Cotton Boll | 10+ | South Shroud (Buscarron's Fold) |
| Flax | 20+ | Eastern La Noscea (Bloodshore) |
| Hemp | 25+ | East Shroud |
Monster Drops
| Material | Monster | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Diremite Web | Diremites | South/East Shroud |
| Fleece | Aldgoats/Sheep | Coerthas, La Noscea |
| Animal Skin | Various beasts | Low-level zones |
Crafting Chain
Levels 1-20: Cotton Tier
- Gather Cotton Bolls (50-100)
- Craft Cotton Yarn (2 Cotton Boll → 1 Yarn)
- Craft Cotton Cloth (2 Cotton Yarn → 1 Cloth)
- Craft Cotton gear (robes, gloves)
Levels 20-30: Linen Tier
- Gather Flax (50-100)
- Craft Linen Yarn, Linen Cloth, Canvas
- Craft Undyed Velveteen (requires Diremite Web)
Levels 30-50: Wool & Silk
- Woolen Yarn (31), Undyed Woolen Cloth (34)
- Silk Thread (41), Undyed Silk (44)
- Patrician's Robe (50)
Tips
- Craft intermediate materials (yarn, cloth) in bulk for XP
- Craft HQ intermediate materials when possible
- WVR makes gear for casters AND crafting gear for all jobs
Weaver: Levels 50-100
Recommended: Use Ishgard Restoration or Cosmic Exploration for fastest leveling.
Expansion Materials
| Expansion | Key Materials | Source |
|---|---|---|
| HW (50-60) | Rainbow Cotton, Cloud Cotton | Churning Mists, Sea of Clouds |
| SB (60-70) | Gyr Abanian Cotton, Serge | The Fringes, The Lochs |
| ShB (70-80) | Dwarven Cotton, Pixie Cotton | Kholusia, Il Mheg |
| EW (80-90) | AR-Caean Cotton, Star Cotton | Labyrinthos, Thavnair |
| DT (90-100) | Turali Cotton, Wattle Cloth | Kozama'uka, Living Memory |
Daily/Weekly
- GC turn-in daily
- Beast tribes: Moogles (50-60), Namazu (60-70), Dwarves (70-80), Loporrits (80-90), Yok Huy (90-100)
- Custom Deliveries weekly
Endgame Value
WVR makes crafting gear for all jobs — always in demand at patch releases.